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In 1967, major changes were made to the Imperial line, although it may just look cosmetic. The body did away with the frame, becoming unibody like the others from Ma Mopar. This, and a slight shortening and narrowing helped lighten the C-body. The front K member was isolated from the body using rubber inserts. More padding, and an energy-absorbing steering column added to the interior safety. The best safety item upgrade that they did was to go to a dual-circuit brake system, isolating the front and rear brakes. Trust me, you'll be glad they did.

All of the changes were in an effort to move up from the number three slot, of the BIG THREE, and battle directly with Cadillac. Obviously it didn't work too well, since only a total of 3235 Crown Coupe 2 doors were made in 1967.

This one was made in Detroit, and purchased August 31st, 1967 at Roy Burnett Motors (now defunct) of Portland, Oregon. Original window sticker price was $7475.95 (about one third of a new Southern California 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home). It has remained in the Portland area for all of its 40+ years, accumilating almost 92k miles. I purchased it in December of 2007 from a family estate (I believe the second owner), and it then crossed the Columbia River, just a stones throw away from Oregon.

If you don't like attention, or have been on America's Most Wanted within the last three years, this is not the car for you. No need to put the windows down, and the stereo up. No need for a coffee can mufler, or neon under chassis lights. YOU WILL BE SEEN.

This car is an honest #3, with a #4 here and there. It is over 40 years old, spending its entire life in the Pacific Northwest. Many would say it looks like a "Survivor", although I've read that only touch-ups to the original paint are allowed. This one was repainted the original "Flame" red in the 1990's, so I won't classify it as such. The paint on it now is a ten footer, flawless to within 10 feet. It has lost some of its shine, and has worn down at a couple of the sharp body lines. I was told that it was from overzealous pollishing.  

The body is extremelly straight. There are two very small rock chips in the paint, and one small spot of lifting paint all on the passenger side. This car would basically just need a good scuffing, with so little or no body work need, for an easy repaint.